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Gervonta “Tank” Davis will be able to allowed to go to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after all.

Baltimore Circuit Judge Althea M. Handy on Tuesday granted a request from the World Boxing Association lightweight champion to travel from July 19 to Aug. 12 to “support and advise” Team USA boxing.

Davis, 29, now of Parkland, Florida, sought permission because he’s on probation for a hit-and-run that happened in Baltimore in 2020. The ruling came less than one week after the judge called his attorney arrogant and accused him of trying to intimidate her.

Gervonta Davis

Hunter Pruette, Davis’ attorney, argued that his client had been compliant on probation and called the opportunity to support the team a huge honor.

Pruette provided a letter from USA Boxing in support of the request.

“Given his status amongst the world’s best boxers, Mr. Davis would be a key asset in motivating and supporting our team to achieve Olympic greatness and become the number one nation in the world at this year’s Olympic Games,” Matt Johnson, high performance director for USA Boxing, wrote in a June 26 letter to Handy.

The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office did not object to the request.

Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather

Handy had repeatedly pressed Pruette for more specific information. She later ended the July 10 hearing without ruling on the request and walked off the bench.

Following the hearing, Pruette filed court documents containing more detailed information about the itinerary.

Davis grew up in West Baltimore and has a 30-0 record with 28 KOs.

According to head of Top Rank promotions, Bob Arum, his man Vasiliy Lomachenko is in negotiations to face Gervonta Davis next.

Lomachenko is a three-weight world champion and currently holds the IBF lightweight title after rolling back the years with a vintage performance against former champion George Kambosos Jr.

The Ukrainian became the first man to stop Kambosos after the towel was thrown in by the corner in the eleventh round after a series of punishing body shots.

Gervonta Davis

‘Tank’ returned to the ring last month for the first time since stopping Ryan Garcia over a year ago to face previously unbeaten American Frank Martin.

WBA Champion Davis did what he seems to always do by conceding the early rounds but applying increasing pressure to his opponent, putting them under physical and mental strain.

The Baltimore native finished his man in the eighth round when he landed an uppercut followed by a devastating straight left.

Before the fight Tank made it clear that Loma was on his hit list and now talks have started for a fight towards the end of the year,

Speaking to ES NEWS about the possible unification matchup, legendary former fighter turned promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, thinks the time is perfect for Davis to ‘dethrone’ Lomachenko.

Gervonta Davis

I think it’ll be a good fight, but I do think that Tank with the youth and with Loma kind of losing a step, and I don’t say that with any disrespect it just happens, it just does, father time catches up to you.

But I think it’s the perfect time for Tank to dethrone Lomachenko but it will be one hell of a fight.”

Another man chasing a fight with Tank is WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson who is coming off another dominant, if underwhelming, points victory over Artem Harutyunyan.

The former world number one has an up-and-down relationship with the public.

This year’s Wimbledon was no different. As Djokovic stepped down to play the final against Carlos Alcaraz, a local fan took the spotlight with a playful jab at the 24-time Grand Slam champion.

A cheeky fan drew everyone’s attention by sporting a t-shirt that poked fun at Djokovic in a lighthearted manner, much to the amusement of the spectators.

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Rather than taking offense, the Serbian tennis star responded with a grin, showcasing his appreciation for the fan’s enthusiasm and humor. The fan’s t-shirt humorously declared, “Have a goooooooood match,” a phrase that brought back memories of a recent on-court incident.

Djokovic vs. the crowd

Just days earlier, during his Wimbledon match against Holger RuneDjokovic had a tense moment with the crowd. Believing they were jeering him and showing “disrespect” by elongating Rune’s name into “Rooooooooooon,” Djokovic felt slighted, interpreting it as booing.

After clinching the match, he sarcastically told the crowd, “Have a Goooood Night!” emphasizing his frustration. Despite the host’s attempts to explain that the audience was merely cheering for his opponent, Djokovic remained unconvinced.

“They were, they were. I don’t accept it. No, no, no. They were cheering for Rune, but they were also booing me. I have been playing on this tour for 20 years and I know how it works,” Djokovic asserted.

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Aiming for a record-tying eighth Wimbledon men’s trophy, Djokovic has often had a tumultuous relationship with the crowd. Throughout his career, he has faced varying reactions from the public, sometimes hostile or indifferent, especially when pitted against more popular opponents. However, Djokovic has learned not to shy away from such situations.

Novak looked more relaxed

Following his quarter-final win against Australian ninth seed Alex de MinaurDjokovic addressed the crowd’s reaction with a light-hearted attitude. He suggested that despite the tension, he was ready to move forward with a positive mindset. To the booing crowd, he cheerfully said, “To all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player – in this case me – have a goooooooood night.”

In a subsequent interview with BBC Sport, Djokovic stood by his actions, reaffirming his stance on audience conduct. He explained, “When I feel a crowd is stepping over the line, I react. I don’t regret my words or actions on the court.”

As Djokovic continues his journey in tennis, his interactions with fans, both supportive and critical, add a unique layer to his already storied career. The fan’s humorous t-shirt is just one example of how Djokovic and his audience can engage in a playful yet respectful exchange, keeping the spirit of the sport alive and entertaining.

Gervonta Davis next fight would be a must-watch event

Gervonta Davis is gearing up for his next big bout. The boxing community is abuzz with speculation about his next opponent, with news expected to drop in the coming months. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see who Davis, known for his devastating knockout power, will face in his return to the ring.

Several names are in the mix for Gervonta Davis’ next fight. Among the top contenders are Ryan Garcia, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and Shakur Stevenson. Each of these fighters brings a unique challenge, and any matchup would be a must-watch event.

Gervonta Davis

Ryan Garcia has been pushing hard for a rematch after their 2023 clash. Garcia’s recent victory over Devin Haney has reignited interest in seeing these two powerhouses go head-to-head again. The first fight between Davis and Garcia was a thrilling spectacle, and a second encounter promises to be just as exciting.

Who Will Gervonta Davis Fight Next?

Ryan Garcia: After their 2023 bout, Ryan Garcia has been pushing for a rematch. Garcia recently defeated Devin Haney, which has made a rematch with Davis even more interesting. Their first fight was thrilling, and fans are eager to see them face off again.

Vasiliy Lomachenko: Many consider Lomachenko the second-best lightweight, right behind Davis. A fight between Davis and Lomachenko would be a battle for the top spot in the division. Lomachenko’s skill and experience make him a tough opponent.

Shakur Stevenson: Stevenson is a rising star in the lightweight division. He has been calling for a fight with Davis, wanting to prove himself against the best. Although less known than Garcia or Lomachenko, Stevenson’s talent and undefeated record make him a serious contender.

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Gervonta Davis earnings and popularity

Gervonta Davis earns around $5 million per fight, thanks to his high-profile status. As he continues to win, his earnings are likely to grow. His next fight will attract a lot of attention, regardless of who he faces.

Gervonta Davis’s next fight announcement is eagerly awaited. Whether it’s a rematch with Garcia, a showdown with Lomachenko, or a test against Stevenson, fans are in for a treat. Stay tuned for the official announcement and get ready for another exciting chapter in Davis’s career.

Shakur Stevenson didn’t exactly thrill his hometown crowd over the weekend, but he still managed a clear win.

Following Shakur Stevenson’s unanimous decision win over the weekend, ESPN’s Tim Bradley spent some time talking to media about how much he still supports Stevenson despite the ho-hum performances we’ve seen from him lately. Bradley also spent some time talking about a potential matchup between Stevenson and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. Check out some of what he had to say below.

Gervonta Davis

“The only guy that I think can give Shakur a run for his money is Tank,” Bradley said. “The only guy, man. ‘Cause his IQ is right there with him and he got that power, that one punch power to end the fight. If he catch f-ckin’ Shakur bro, Shakur ain’t never been hit, but if he catches him bro, it could be it.

“But Shakur’s going to make sure that don’t happen and that’s the concentration that he has, he’s going to have the concentration all night and he’s going to take limited chances. It’s going to be a boring ass fight but Shakur should be able to pick it off. And if Tank starts to rush in and starts to get ahead of himself, Shakur going to pick him apart.

“But, again, Tank got that timing, he got every punch in the arsenal, it’s going to be a difficult fight for Shakur but I still think Shakur can get him. But I don’t care his performance wasn’t a performance tonight, it is what it is. He did what he had to do against this dude, made him look like a rookie in my opinion.

Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather

“For market value, for entertainment value, of course you want him to stop him because that’s what people like to see. He could’ve but again, he missed his opportunity, it was a window right there, six, seven, he had it right there and then he didn’t turn it up. His grandfather was telling him ‘hey, turn it up, turn it up’…but he got to start cutting off the ring a lot better and he got to start putting combinations together. And Shakur is defensive minded, he don’t want to take no punches.”

Gervonta Davis versus Shakur Stevenson is one of the best fights to be made in boxing – both undefeated, both champions and both with a unique style that couldn’t be further from the other’s.

Hall of Fame fight turner analyst Tim Bradley went from saying Stevenson would outbox Davis ‘very easily’ to, just two weeks later, saying he could see a route for Davis to win either by knockout or on points.

Speaking to FightHype, Bradley explained the change of view on the fight was down to form in latest performances.

Gervonta Davis

“People are saying you’re flip-flopping, let me just talk about that. I look at fighter’s styles and what they bring, I study film, I see what affects that guy like Shakur can give Tank. Whether Tank loses the first four rounds purposely or not, he can be outboxed. That’s just it.

But, going back to each guy’s performance, what Tank has done recently, what Shakur has done in his last two fights – lacklustre performances – you gotta look at the two. Yeah, Shakur’s style can give Tank fits, but what weaknesses did I see last time out? Of course he can get better, but this guy that he faced wasn’t a crazy puncher like Tank.”

Davis impressed with a knockout against previously-undefeated Frank Martin, taking his time and edging closer as he does. On the other hand, Stevenson’s last two outings have been heavily criticised by fans, fighters and analysts as being overly defensive and not entertaining.

After admitting that Stevenson’s last performance could be down to hand injuries, Bradley still sent a warning the 27-year-old’s way.

Gervonta Davis

“If you fight Tank in that fashion, where he’s able to get off heat, and you don’t give him nothing in return, he’s gonna stop you. He’s gonna catch you, he’s gonna hurt you, he’s gonna stop you. So I see the fight as 50/50 now.”

The fight, should it happen, looks likely to wait until 2025 as ‘Tank’ enters talks with IBF Champion Vasily Lomachenko and Shakur targets a contender, potentially William Zepeda or George Kambosos Jr.

Curmel Moton added another victory to his record by defeating Nikolai Buzolin in California. The 18-year-old boxing prodigy showcased his skills in the lightweight division for the first time, knocking Buzolin down in the first round and securing a second-round victory as the referee stepped in to stop the fight.

“He had a lot of experience, but I knew I was gonna come out here and handle business,” Moton said.

“I’ve had pressure on me my whole life. I’ve always had that [Mayweather] name on my shoulders. I’m used to it. When they call my name again I’ll be here, and I’ll put on another good performance.”

Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was present at ringside, cheering for Moton throughout the bout. After the fight, Mayweather expressed immense pride in Moton‘s performance, reflecting on how he has mentored the young boxer at his famous gym.

Mayweather hails Moton

Moton‘s impressive win comes after previously defeating Anthony Cuba on the undercard of the Tim Tszyu-Sebastian Fundora headliner. Despite missing out on opportunities to appear in high-profile events like the Canelo Alvarez-Jaime Munguia show and Gervonta Davis‘ June 15 title defense, Moton‘s latest victory reaffirms his potential.

“I’m happy that I was able to be a part of his life and take him to that next level,” said Mayweather.

“He wanted to be great. He’s boxed so many different champions throughout the years, even as an amateur. I just want the best for him, but, so much talent.”

KSI is out to gain revenge against Floyd Mayweather for how the boxing legend treated his younger brother Deji.

Mayweather faced YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai in 2022.

But the American icon was accused of forcing Deji into boxing in smaller 10oz gloves on the night of the bout – opposed to a bigger 14oz pair.

It was also claimed Mayweather refused to take it easy on his inexperienced opponent despite a verbal agreement to do so.

Older brother KSI is still seething with the Hall of Fame great and wants to settle it in the ring.

Floyd Mayweather

His trainer Alexis Demetriades told SunSport: “There’s a personal thing there with Deji, JJ’s upset with Mayweather. There’s a personal thing.

“They changed the gloves from 14s to 10s on the night, they gave him danger money, they paid him to do it.

“And one of Mayweather’s camp came up to Deji and said, ‘If it gets a little bit hot and you’re in the clinch just tell Floyd to calm down a little bit because it’s an exhibition and he’ll be with you.

“At one point, Deji was like, ‘S***, it’s getting a little bit hot.’ And Mayweather was like, ‘F*** you. I’m Floyd Mayweather’, and tried to kill him.’

“That’s JJ’s little brother. So there’s animosity there, there’s an appetite for that fight for JJ, he thinks he’s a p***k.”

Mayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 35.

But he has continued to box in exhibitions since against stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world.

Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather

Among those have been YouTuber Logan Paul, 29, and KSI’s brother Deji, 27.

But coach Demetriades insisted KSI, 31, is not interested in an exhibition against Mayweather and instead wants redemption.

Demetriades said: “He’s going to try and kill him. There’s animosity there. It’s on sight. Like JJ wants to kill him. That’s a fight he wants.

“It’s nuts, it’s crazy to say though, isn’t it? You’ve got a YouTuber that wants to fight Floyd Mayweather.”

Mayweather returns on August 24 in Mexico against John Gotti III -grandson of the notorious mob boss.

Whether it’s showing off his multiple mansions, private jets or expensive watches, Mayweather is known to splash the cash.

But among his favourite things to buys are cars – and Mayweather has lots of them.

In a recent Instagram post, the unbeaten American gave his 29.9m followers a look into just one of his driveways.

Parked out front is a black Rolls Royce Ghost, which costs up to £250,000.

Sitting next to it was a matching black Rolls-Royce Phantom – priced at close to £380,000 – which has £650 Gucci pillows and furry seats.

Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather was not done there as he revealed his secret purchase, an £85,000 black Mercedes van which is fitted with an Apple TV and espresso machine.

He also got himself McLaren GTS, worth £210,000 and had two more black Rolls Royces down the end of the drive.

The ring great did not limit his shopping to just cars as he revealed his brand new himalayan Gucci backpack – which fetched for £85,000.

Mayweather is the highest-earning fighter of all time with his wins over Manny Pacquiao, 45, and Conor McGregor, 35, making him over £450m alone.

Floyd Mayweather

And he continues to box in exhibitions even in retirement, boasting of earning up to £15m at a time.

His last came against the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti – which ended in a DQ win before a brawl broke out in the ring.

Mayweather, 47, now prepares to rematch Gotti III, 31, on August 24 in Mexico.

Inside Floyd Mayweather’s extravagant lifestyle…

Why does the discussion around Floyd Mayweather Jr.‘s legacy always raise so many questions, while other boxers—both his contemporaries and predecessors—enjoy a seamless postscript? Did he do anything wrong? Next month, the 47-year-old undefeated former champion will enter the ring for another exhibition match in Mexico City against John Gotti III. Their previous encounter in June last year ended in the most controversial manner imaginable.

One of the most frequent questions raised over Mayweather Jr.’s legacy has been the alleged tactic to delay a fight. While it would amp up the anticipation around the clash, his own risks would be minimized, and all the while he would make the most of the match in financial terms. However, a well-known boxing enthusiast and YouTube content creator argues that it may not be the right approach to evaluate ‘Money Mayweather’s greatness. There might be an altogether different reason why he didn’t quite reach the mark set by some of the other boxing greats.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr., unquestionably among the best

‘@ShowBizz The Adult’, made an interesting observation. He brought up the June 29 fight between Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Juan Francisco Estrada. The two super flyweights gave an outstanding performance in what many consider a ‘fight of the year’ nominee. However, it was Rodriguez, who, despite suffering a career-first knockdown, emerged a star that night.

His stellar performance has now pushed him to fifth place on Ring magazine’s P4P list. Many now consider him the next big thing in boxing. But for all his feats, one key aspect ‘@ShowBizz The Adult’ took up was the age gap between the ‘Bam’ and ‘El Gallo’. While the former turned 24 in January, the Mexican turned 34 in April.

So the YouTube boxing commentator argued that while no one questions Rodriguez’s accomplishment, vis-à-vis Floyd Mayweather Jr., there has to be some consistency. He gave an example of the 2013 clash with Canelo Alvarez. Against ‘The Money’s 36 years, the Mexican stood 23, 13 years his junior. But to what end? From many quarters, noises came up about how he had defeated a relatively inexperienced boxer.

Hence, if one decides to laud ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, then Mayweather Jr. deserves all the appreciation in the world for the boxing clinic he delivered against Alvarez. What would have happened if instead of ‘Bam’, Estrada had won? Would he have received the same amount of criticism as Mayweather Jr. did?

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So what ‘The Money’ did was indeed great. But where he deviated from the rest of the boxing giants was in terms of restricting his talent. He never took the risk of venturing into uncharted waters and fighting in maybe higher divisions.

Could he have done more to secure the top spot?

Where I knock Floyd is I think Floyd should have kept, I think he should have fought at 160; I think should have kept going like Duran did, like Pacquiao did, to see how great is he really, like Tommy Hearns did. Listen, you slaying everybody here; keep going,” said ‘@ShowBizz The Adult’.

One might find some merit in the boxing commentator’s argument. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a five-division champion. But his career trajectory shows stranded phases, and then sometimes he would go down across weight classes. Now take Tommy Hearns, for example. Starting with the welterweight division, the ‘Motor City Cobra’ broke through the walls of the cruiserweight division.

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